This structured bag offers great opportunities to learn all about bag construction and finishing. Betz walks through every step of the process – from stabilizing each piece of the bag through adding hardware. Along the way you’ll learn how to create pockets, pleats, zipper panels and straps. Ultimately, you’ll create a bag with structure that you can use to transport your essentials in style, and you can apply these sewing fundamentals to many other projects.

Learn how to:

Installing metal zipper

Adding full lining

Creating slip pocket

Adding straps and buckles

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make a flight bag

11 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere

Detailed supply list

Downloadable PDF pattern included - $16 value

Step-by-step expert instruction by expert instructor Betz White

The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction

Overview00:47

Materials

Materials01:12

Sew Bag

Cut pieces and stabilize08:26

Back pocket04:24

Attach grab handles10:31

Sew front pocket flap03:23

Sew front pleated pocket09:29

Finish front of bag15:16

Add Details

Install zipper15:22

Attach gusset13:26

Sew and attach lining16:14

Finishing

Adjustable Strap13:33

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 yard main fabric (Betz uses canvas)

1 yard accent fabric (Betz uses solid linen)

1 yard lining fabric

1 yard fusible fleece

1 yard cotton woven fusible interfacing

16" metal zipper

Straight pins

Thread to match your main fabric

1 1/2" slider buckle

Two 1 1/2" rings

Metal twist lock closure

Marking pen

Measuring tape

Fabric shears, large and small

Pinking shears

PDF templates

Paint stirrer and chopstick

Sewing machine

Iron and ironing board

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